ECO-FRIENDLY DRUG DEVELOPMENT: UTILIZING ETH NO-PHARMACOLOGICAL KNOWLEDGE OF COASTAL COMMUNITIES AND MARINE RESOURCES

Authors

  • Samiyah Tasleem Hafiz Muhammad Ilyas Institute of Pharmacology and Herbal Sciences, (HMIIP&HS) & Department of Applied Sciences, Hamdard University, Karachi, 74800, Pakistan Author
  • Muhammad Ali Zafar Orion Maritime 16-C 3rd Floor 21st East Street, D.H.A. Phase 1 Karachi, 75500, Pakistan Author
  • Asif Inam Bahria School of Maritime and Applied Sciences, Bahria University, Karachi, 75000, Pakistan Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.62019/5p3yfh42

Keywords:

Marine ecosystems, coastal populations, bio-active substances, environmentally-friendly drug creation, ethno pharmacology, marine biodiversity

Abstract

Marine ecosystems and coastal populations provide a variety of bioactive compounds that hold great promise for environmentally friendly drug development. This review emphasizes the importance of combining ethnopharmacological knowledge with marine resources to identify new therapeutics. By focusing on traditional healing practices, marine biodiversity, and cutting-edge biotechnology, it examines sustainable methods for bioprospecting and the ethical sharing of benefits with local communities. The article discusses the challenges of reconciling conservation efforts with drug discovery, the scalability of compounds derived from marine sources, and the existing policy frameworks. By merging interdisciplinary research, synthetic biology, and AI-based bioinformatics, marine bioprospecting can foster innovation while maintaining biodiversity and honoring the cultural traditions of coastal communities.

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Published

2025-08-18

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 3 (2025): Journal of Medical & Health Sciences Review

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How to Cite

ECO-FRIENDLY DRUG DEVELOPMENT: UTILIZING ETH NO-PHARMACOLOGICAL KNOWLEDGE OF COASTAL COMMUNITIES AND MARINE RESOURCES. (2025). Journal of Medical & Health Sciences Review, 2(3). https://doi.org/10.62019/5p3yfh42